The Works of Christopher Marlowe: With Notes and Some Account of His Life and Writings by the Rev. Alexander Dyce (Classic Reprint)

A scholarly edition of Christopher Marlowe’s work with critical notes and life details.

This volume collects Marlowe’s poems and plays as edited and annotated by the Rev. Alexander Dyce, offering historical context and textual notes to illuminate the Elizabethan writer’s craft.

The book presents Marlowe’s verse and dramatic pieces alongside explanatory notes, introductory material, and biographical material. It aims to place the writer in his own era and track how his works have been read and interpreted over time. You’ll also find appendices that discuss editions, variants, and related materials from the period.

• Full texts of works such as Hero and Leander, with scholarly notes on language, style, and sources.
• Editorial notes that explain historical references, variants, and manuscript readings.
• Biographical material outlining Marlowe’s life and the reception of his writings.
• Appendices and an index to help readers navigate notes and related material.

Ideal for readers of early modern poetry, scholars, and anyone exploring Marlowe’s influence on English drama and lyric verse.